PgCert Data Analytics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The online PgCert Data Analytics is a part-time certificate introducing the foundations of data science, probability, predictive modelling and programming in R.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 months part-time (online distance learning) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses: Learning from Data - Data Science Foundations, Predictive Modelling, R Programming and Probability and Sampling Fundamentals; plus two chosen from Advanced Predictive Models, Data Mining and Machine Learning I, and Data Mining and Machine Learning II.

Career pathways

Graduates are employed in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, finance and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online Data Analytics (MSc/PgDip/PgCert): 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with a considerable mathematics component (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Psychology, Biological Sciences), or a 2.1 in another subject where sufficient maths is shown (e.g. Linear Algebra and Calculus modules, A-Level or Higher Mathematics). Graduates with a 2.2 plus at least two years of relevant professional experience involving programming, data management, data analysis or mathematical modelling may be admitted, possibly after an interview. Previous study of Statistics or Computing Science is not required; not available to recent University of Glasgow Statistics graduates. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. Applications are accepted up until the programme starts; apply by 1 September 2026 for September 2026 entry.

Requirements published at program group level.

GBP 5,324 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total cost for UK, EU and international students; GBP 1,775 per 20 credits, 60 credits per year over 1 year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months part-time (online distance learning)

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